Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025
Datuk Seri Saifudin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia decided to address the issue of job scams as it has become a global crisis.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats
Cyber threats surges in Southeast Asia. Can Australia, Malaysia and Singapore forge a trilateral digital security shield at a key summit?
Sun Mar 17 2024
Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises
Minister in the PM's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for an immediate investigation into the recruitment agents responsible for duping migrant workers.
Tue Dec 26 2023
121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely
The 121, aged between 20s and 50s and most victims of job scams in northern Myanmar, were flown home to Malaysia from Kunming.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams
The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation with the authorities to address issues of Malaysians who have been duped by job scams.
Fri Nov 17 2023
China gives commitment to help get Malaysian job scam victims out of Myanmar - DPM Fadillah
Both countries (China and Malaysia) will work out the finer details on how the process can be carried out, said Fadillah Yusof.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams
Initially, they were promised lucrative jobs at casinos and hotels with handsome salaries in US dollars, police said.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Govt identifying Myanmar job scam victims for rescue efforts
The government is identifying 26 Malaysian citizens who are victims of job scams in Laukkaing, Myanmar, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 08 2023
AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks
An alarming rise in job scams is putting countless people at risk of exploitation. Scott Stiles, Head of Fair Hiring, Asia at SEEK, brings his unique perspective of moving from grassroots social enterprise work to his current corporate role to shed light on the tactics used and the red flags to look out for.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?
With job scams leaving hundreds of migrant workers stranded in Malaysia, is it time for a complete overhaul of the system to better protect these workers and hold syndicates accountable?
Wed May 31 2023
Malaysia and Thailand police agree to strengthen cooperation to fight job scams
The police forces of Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to strengthen cooperation in efforts to combat the issue of job scams involving the citizens of both countries.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Job scams among issues to be raised in Dewan Rakyat Thursday
The current Dewan Rakyat will sit for 29 days until March 30.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Job scams: NGOs to send memorandum to push UN to intervene
Hishamuddin Hashim said the memorandum will be brought to the UN Office on Thursday (Oct 6) to urge the world body to intervene.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Measures to rescue Malaysians from job scams among focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Measures to assist Malaysians who have been cheated and kidnapped in employment scams, are expected to be the focus at Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Oct 03 2022
110 victims of overseas job scam syndicates rescued - Police
110 Malaysians who were stranded abroad after falling victim to job scam syndicates have been rescued and brought home, the PDRM said.
Fri Sep 30 2022